Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, was established by an Act of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh in 2005, U.P. Act No.28 of 2005 and came into being on 4th of January 2006 to meet up the new challenges in the legal field and to strengthen the vision that was given by the establishment of the first National Law School of the country.
The Objectives of the University:
To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and legal processes and their role in national development;
To develop in the student and research scholar a sense of responsibility to serve society in the field of law by developing skills in regard to advocacy, Judicial and other legal services, legislation, law reforms in the existing laws and the like;
To organize lectures, seminars, symposia and conferences, to promote legal knowledge and to make law and legal process efficient instrument of social development;
Courses
The University currently offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (Five years integrated programme), LL.M. (One year programme), Ph.D. and such other programmes in accordance with such syllabus for each of the above courses as approved by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Academic Council. The number of seats in each course shall be such as may be fixed from time to time by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Director.
Admissions
Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) (five years integrated programme) first year and LL.M. first year shall be made on the basis of Common Law Admission Test(CLAT).
Eligibility:-
B.A. LL.B. (HONS.) Programme
The admission shall be based on the performance in the Common Law Admission Test. However, to qualify for admission, the candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an examination equivalent thereof, securing in aggregate not less than 45% (40% in case of SC/ST candidates of U.P.) of the total marks. Must not have completed 20 years(22 years in case of SC/ST candidates of U.P.) of age as on 1st July. The Candidates, who have appeared in the qualifying examination and awaiting for their results, may also write the Admission Test but their admission shall be subject to the fulfillment of the requirements in (a) and (b) above at the time of admission.
LL.M. Programme
The admission shall be based on the performance in the Common Law Admission Test. However, to qualify for admission, the candidate must have passed LL.B. Degree or an equivalent Degree from a recognized University with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade. Candidates who have appeared in the five years LL.B./three years LL.B. Degree exam and awaiting their results may also write the Admission Test but their admission shall be subject to the fulfillment of the above conditions.
Library
“Madhu Limaye Library” is known for its quality and valuable collections on legal and allied subjects to support the students, research scholars and faculty members. The library started giving its services on 05th August 2006. It was named after a renowned socialist leader, Sh. Madhu Limaye ji. The fully automated innovative library system makes it a state-of-the-art library. The learning environment and the blend of core print and electronic research resources make it a world-class law library. The library is a two-floor, centrally air-conditioned independent building with a Wi-Fi environment. The national and international electronic learning resources may be accessed anywhere, anytime, through its single window e-Library access platform. The library is giving every possible support to the academic and research activities of the university.
Contact
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
Sector-D1, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road Scheme
Lucknow 226012
Uttar Pradesh, India
Ph: +91-522-24 25 902, 903
Email: registrar@rmlnlu.ac.in
Website: http://www.rmlnlu.ac.in
